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AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Many senior AAP leaders, including Delhi assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, Deputy Speaker Rakhi Bila, ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai and Imran Hussain attended the day-long 'Samuhik Upwas' at Jantar Mantar in the national capital from 11 am.

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Rediff.com3 May 2023

PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130 million while club team mate and France captain Mbappe -- the youngest on the list at 24 -- earned $120 million to sit third.

PIX: Drama-free Super Bowl halftime show

PIX: Drama-free Super Bowl halftime show

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Maroon 5 threw just about everything at the Super Bowl halftime show: a gospel choir, a drumline, pyrotechnics, a giant letter "M" and even SpongeBob.

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The former South Africa captain said the inclusion of cricket in the Olympic Games is a big push to attract more countries to the game and it is a big chance for cricket to challenge football in terms of global sports.

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Why is the Big Apple welcoming our pachyderms? And how is India teaching the world about living with wildlife?

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Lanning feels the sport will be included someday in the future.

When Gina Lollobrigida Almost Did An Indian Film

When Gina Lollobrigida Almost Did An Indian Film

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Gina flew down to Mumbai for Shalimar's mahurat and pictures of her with Zeenat Aman and Dharmendra were duly splashed all over the newspapers.

Olympics: Squash's inclusion forces Saurav Ghosal to rethink future plans

Olympics: Squash's inclusion forces Saurav Ghosal to rethink future plans

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

There was not a chance in hell that India's finest squash player Saurav Ghosal would continue playing the game in his 40s but the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics after decades of wait has forced the 37-year-old to rethink about his future plans.

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

'Family, friends, far off relatives, almost everyone has been impacted by nature's fury.'

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

The drills kickstarted on Saturday (April 8) right after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen returned from the US where she met House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a meeting to which China strictly showed opposition to.

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Haas, a six-time PGA Tour winner, was scheduled to play in the Genesis Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades that begins Thursday, but will withdraw to recover at his home in Greenville, South Carolina, his manager said.

Kamala Harris aide arrested for running fake police force

Kamala Harris aide arrested for running fake police force

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Brandon Kiel, the deputy director of community affairs for California's Justice Department, which Kamala Harris heads, is currently on administrative leave as he faces charges of impersonating a police officer. Ritu Jha reports

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The couple, who will formally cease to represent Queen Elizabeth II from April 1 as part of a 12-month transition period agreed with Buckingham Palace, had been living in a mansion in Vancouver since their last formal United Kingdom visit earlier this month. The newspaper quoted the source as saying that their move out to California was planned for some time.

Belgium striker Lukaku arrested, issued citation in Beverly Hills

Belgium striker Lukaku arrested, issued citation in Beverly Hills

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Belgium soccer player Romelu Lukaku, who is close to joining English Premier League club Manchester United, was arrested in southern California and issued a citation after failing to heed noise warnings, Beverly Hills police said on Saturday.

'We are completely crushed by Matthew's death'

'We are completely crushed by Matthew's death'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'He would love that the world is talking about how talented he was. And he really was very talented.'

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

As he continues to live his dream, Novak Djokovic is also staking his claim to the mantle of greatest tennis player of all time.

The FABULOUS life of Hrithik Roshan

The FABULOUS life of Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Hrithik Roshan, who recently wrapped up the second schedule of his film Vikram Vedha, turns a year older on January 10.

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

US attorney urged the Los Angeles court that Rana be not released.

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Franchise is the future but Australia rule the here and now

2 Indian cities among the world's fastest growing urban areas

2 Indian cities among the world's fastest growing urban areas

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Beijing and Mumbai are directly competing with New York and Los Angeles.

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The man involved in the kidnapping and killing of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including an eight-month-old baby, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

Get ready for Zubin Mehta at NCPA Mumbai on Aug 19, 21

Get ready for Zubin Mehta at NCPA Mumbai on Aug 19, 21

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Zubin Mehta, the globally-acclaimed Parsi conductor from Mumbai, music director emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and conductor emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is all set to flick that baton again in India.

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao's proposed fight against Britain's former world light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has been postponed, according to the Filipino's promoter, Bob Arum.

Guess Who STOLE THE SHOW From Dhanush?

Guess Who STOLE THE SHOW From Dhanush?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Dhanush made quite a splash at the Los Angeles premiere of his new film The Gray Man, as he rubbed shoulders with Ryan Gosling, Billy Bob Thorton and Chris Evans.

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The accused involved in the kidnapping and killing of four members of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including a baby girl, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic ready to make his mark in US

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic ready to make his mark in US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Swedish striker, who has amassed an Aladdin's cave of silverware that includes 11 league titles in four European countries, is LA Galaxy's biggest foreign acquisition since David Beckham in 2007.

Three Indian cities among world's 25 biggest urban areas

Three Indian cities among world's 25 biggest urban areas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Let's take a look at 25 biggest megacities in the world.

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among the golfers set to don Tiger Woods' signature Sunday red and black during the final round of the World Golf Championships (WGC) event in Florida to honour the 15-time major winner, who suffered a car accident.

Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50

Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Popstar Michael Jackson, 50, has died after suffering a suffered a cardiac arrest early Thursday afternoon at his home in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times and other US media outlets reported.

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

A look back at 10 of Rihanna's best style moments.

UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur

UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The shooting prompted a complete lockdown of the campus and deployment of hundreds of police officers as well as federal agents.

Bipasha's Hollywood debut gets straight to DVD release

Bipasha's Hollywood debut gets straight to DVD release

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The film had been four years in the making.

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight; services to start from July

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight; services to start from July

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Finland's flag carrier Finnair on Friday said it will connect Helsinki with India's financial capital Mumbai with a direct flight, starting July this year. Mumbai will be the airline's second destination in India after Delhi, where it has been flying since 2006. The to-be launched flight on Mumbai-Helsinki and vice versa will be open for bookings from April 5 onward, Finnair said in a statement.

MLS: LA Galaxy beat Revolution for record fifth title

MLS: LA Galaxy beat Revolution for record fifth title

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Irish striker Robbie Keane grabbed an extra-time winner as LA Galaxy won a record fifth Major League Soccer title with a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution in Sunday's championship-deciding MLS Cup.

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary.

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal.

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic is engaged to marry Maria Sharapova after the Slovenian told reporters before an exhibition game on Thursday that the Russian former tennis world number one had accepted his proposal.

Modern Family sweeps Emmy Awards

Modern Family sweeps Emmy Awards

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

A look at the winners.